Chicago, IL: The Indian American Medical Association, Illinois (IAMA-IL) marked 44 years with a fundraising gala December 7, 2024, that featured a cocktail reception, a vendor expo, an awards presentation, a dinner, and musical performances.
Held at the Matrix Club in Naperville, the event brought together leaders, influencers, and community members, a press release from Asian Media USA said.
IAMA-IL President Dr. Radhika Chimata, was key to organizing the event. Present on the occasion were some high-profile guests including Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., and Indian Consul General in Chicago Somnath Ghosh.
Dr. Chimata shared her vision for the upcoming year as the Board of Directors chair. Her objectives include continuing significant fundraising initiatives, establishing a comprehensive database of physician mentors for medical trainees, and boosting IAMA-IL membership among second- and third-generation Americans.
Several physicians were honored with awards at the event. They included Ashok Fulambarker, MD, recipient of the Distinguished Physician Award; Samir Shah, MD, who received the Lifetime Achievement Award; and Archana Chatterjee, MD, honored with the Dr. Usha Rani Nimmagadda Woman Physician Leadership Award. Rajeev Kumar, MD, Terence Chiramel, MD, and Utpal Parekh, MD, were acknowledged for their contributions to IAMA-IL and the communities in general.
Advocate Health CEO Dia Nichols was the keynote speaker and engaged in a fireside discussion alongside Dr. Chimata, Sreenivas Reddy, MD, and Shruti Nathan from Advocate Health. The conversation addressed contemporary challenges faced by physicians, including reimbursement rates.
The organization thanked other attendees including Gerard Moorer, deputy chief of staff to Congressman Danny Davis, D-Ill., Tara Stamps, Cook County Board Commissioner for the 1st District, and Harry Benton, Illinois House Representative for District 97.
The Ghungroo Bollywood dance troupe featured elegant performances and stunning attire, the press release noted, directed by Sridevi Pandalai, with the artistic vision of Biju Zacharia, and an audio-visual presentation, all emceed by Shana Mohan.
IAMA welcomed their new President, Dr. Dilip Shah, and the 2025 executive committee as they assumed their roles for IAMA-IL’s 45th year.
During dinner, Radhika performed accompanied by guitarist Vikas Deo. The cultural segment concluded the event with an concert supported by Orchestra Saregama.
Several businesses sponsored the event including Wealth Planning Network of Oak Brook, IL, Orchard Corporation and Neelyx. All attendees received a keepsake provided by Tanishq of Naperville.
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